A public scuffle between BJP district president Sanjeev Singh and party leader Sachchidanand Pandey broke out during a condolence event in Uttar Pradesh, in the presence of Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya.
While some priests have expressed concern over the use of heavy machinery, the administration maintains that the redevelopment aims to ease congestion and improve cremation facilities, with major temples at the ghat remaining intact.
Ahmed Sheikh, a resident of Kashmir's Shopian, was detained after allegedly raising slogans and attempting to offer namaz inside the Ram Mandir complex in Ayodhya on Friday.
A dinner hosted by BJP MLA PN Pathak in Lucknow, attended by Brahmin legislators across party lines, has sparked political buzz in Uttar Pradesh a month after Thakur MLAs held a similar meet.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is expected to propose his name, and an informal announcement may follow if no other nominations are filed. Chaudhary's likely elevation is being seen as part of the BJP's OBC outreach strategy in the state.
BJP faces a serious challenge as many urban voters in Uttar Pradesh prefer ancestral village registrations during the SIR exercise. This trend risks shrinking the party's traditional urban vote base and has prompted urgent action by senior leaders.
The RSS is launching a major Hindu outreach campaign across Uttar Pradesh starting December. The drive aims to consolidate Hindu society with a focus on Dalits and backward communities, positioning Yogi Adityanath as the campaign's central face.
Chirag Paswan said his party would claim the Bihar Deputy Chief Minister post if NDA secures a decisive win in Assembly elections. He also backed Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister to lead Bihar after the polls.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar continues to enjoy strong support from women voters in Bihar, two decades after launching women-centric schemes. Women's turnout at his rallies remains high, reflecting their trust in his leadership despite challenges.
Analysts say the 'I love Muhammad' row, once a local issue, has now become an ideological battle. It has given UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath a chance to rally support on a Hindutva plank during Navratri, while pushing the Samajwadi Party into a tricky balancing act.
